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Free Drinking Water Fountains in Paris
Refill your bottle for free anywhere in Paris: historic Wallace fountains, Eau de Paris drinking points, even a few sparkling water taps. All on one live map.
Water
Safe & free
Cost
€0
Type
Wallace + Eau de Paris
Bonus
Some sparkling taps
Open the water fountain map
The map geolocates you and shows the nearest free drinking fountain — Wallace or Eau de Paris — with distance and status.
Open Water Fountain Map →Where to refill for free in Paris
- Wallace fountains — the iconic green cast-iron fountains found across the city since the 1870s, free and seasonal (spring to autumn).
- Eau de Paris drinking points — modern fountains and bottle-fill stations in parks, squares and near major sites, running year-round in many cases.
- Public parks: Tuileries, Jardin du Luxembourg, Champ de Mars, Buttes-Chaumont — reliable free fountains, easy to combine with a walk.
- A few sparkling water fountains — a handful of Eau de Paris spots, mostly in parks, dispense free chilled sparkling water alongside still.
- Restaurants — ask for "une carafe d'eau" and you'll get free tap water by law, instead of a paid bottle.
Watch out for
- ⚠️ Wallace fountains are seasonal — many are turned off in winter due to frost risk.
- ⚠️ Asking just for "water" at a restaurant may get you a paid bottle — always say "une carafe d'eau".
- ⚠️ Tap water is safe, so there's no need to buy bottled water "for safety" while in Paris.
- ⚠️ Sparkling fountains are rare — don't count on finding one everywhere, check the map first.
See also
FAQ
›Is tap water safe to drink in Paris?
Yes. It's supplied and regularly tested by Eau de Paris, and it's the same water that comes out of the public drinking fountains.
›What is a Wallace fountain?
The iconic green cast-iron drinking fountains found across Paris since the 1870s, funded by philanthropist Richard Wallace. Most run seasonally.
›Are there sparkling water fountains in Paris?
A small number of Eau de Paris fountains, mostly in parks, offer free sparkling water alongside still — check the map for the nearest one.
›Can I get free tap water at a restaurant?
Yes — ask for "une carafe d'eau" and it's free by law. Asking for just "water" can get you a paid bottled water instead.
›Where can I refill my bottle near tourist sites?
Public parks like the Tuileries, Luxembourg and Champ de Mars all have free fountains. The live map shows the closest one to you.